Job Search

VWW Guide: Beginning Your Job Search and Managing Applications

Article: How to Get Organized for the Job Search

Vermont Job Boards and Other Job Search Links

Resumes

VWW Guide: Writing a Winning Resume

Worksheet: Taking Inventory

VWW Template: Skills-based Resume

Skill Headings and Categories for Functional/Skills-based Resumes

Article: Resume Formats

Article: How to Make a Resume

Cover Letters

VWW Guide: Writing Cover Letters

Article: How to Write a Cover Letter

Article: The Best Cover Letter Examples for Every Type of Job Seeker

Choosing References

VWW Guide: Choosing References for a Job Application

Article: Tips for Choosing Professional References

Job Interviews

VWW Guide: Preparing for a Job Interview – Tips For Making a Great Impression

Job Interview Prep Checklist

Video: How to Ace a Job Interview (~18min)

Worksheet: VWW Mock Interview Practice

Examples of Illegal Interview Questions

Article: Virtual Interview Tips

VWW Template: Interview Thank You Email

Template: How to Respond If You Don’t Get the Job

Negotiation

VWW Guide: Compensation Negotiation – Salary and Benefits

Article: Tips for Negotiating Salary

Videos: Negotiating for Women (~14 min)

LinkedIn

Article: How to Create a Profile on LinkedIn

Article: Update Your LinkedIn Profile

Video: Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile for Search (~7min)

VWW Guide: Writing Cover Letters

A cover letter is a document sent with your resume to provide additional information on your skills and experience. It is a tool to help introduce yourself in a memorable, personal way during a job application. Although you will need a unique cover letter for each job you apply to, this guide provides a general formula for writing them, and a template and example at the end.

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VWW Guide: Writing Cover Letters